So other than sequestration, what should Americans be concerned with today?

"There is nobody at the CIA who could tell you more personally about Kim Jong Un than Dennis Rodman. And that in itself is scary," said ABC News consultant Stephen Ganyard, a former Marine pilot and diplomat.

The clip got a laugh from Rodman, who was on this morning's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" to explain last week's trip to North Korea. For his appearance, Rodman wore a Polo cap, oversize bejeweled shades and a jacket patterned with Benjamins and other paper money -- all in a studio whose usual outlandish fashion statement is a George Will bowtie.

• How he buddied up with Kim, the North Korean leader, despite his threats against the U.S. and human rights transgressions: "I understand why he's doing that. I don't condone that. I hate the fact that he's doing that. But the fact is, you know what, that's a human being. He let his guard down to me, as a friend. I didn't talk about that."

• Kim is just a 28-year-old kid, and he was raised that way: "He loves power. He loves being in control, because of his dad. But he's a great guy. He's just a great guy, if you sit down and talk to him."

And Kim wants President Obama, a fellow Chicago Bulls fan, to call him.

• Why he called Kim a great leader: "What I saw in that country ... I saw people respect him and his family. That's what I meant by that."

Rodman disagreed with Stephanopoulos, who suggested they might be forced to do so.

• Once again, about those prison camps ... "I'm not apologizing for him. He's a good guy to me. He's my friend. I don't condone what he does, but as far as a person to person, he's my friend. ...

"We have presidents over here that do the same thing, right? It's amazing that Bill Clinton can have sex with his secretary, get away with it and still be in power."

Huh? said everybody, including Stephanopoulos.

Once agan, if there's any confusion, Rodman wanted to clear it up: He's not a diplomat. But he said he does plan on returning to North Korea to see his buddy again.

When he does, Stephanopoulos suggested he take along the Human Rights Watch report on North Korea, and handed it to him.

"Don't hate me," Rodman said.

The former Bad Boy is scheduled to appear on NBC's "Today" show on Monday.